Families come in all different shapes and sizes. Mine has always included cats. If you read my blog regularly you've probably seen my two cats Sam and Sara here and there in my photos, lounging around my workshop, keeping me company, or trying to play with my jewelry while I'm trying to photograph it!

My cat and I are kind of meant to be. I’d wanted a cat for a long time. I had to leave my cats behind when we left England four years ago, and my kids had been begging us for years to get one. When we moved into a nice big house last year, I went against my husband’s advice and adopted two of the most adorable kittens ever.

We have 3 Cats (Hannah, Freckles, and Lily), and they are all big time cuddlers! Now, I love cuddles and kitty kisses (licks) but sometimes their breath is KICKIN’. I want to ask them: what died in your mouth? They are my fur babies and can’t respond back but I love them no matter what, even with stinking breath!

Some of you may or may not know that we got Gertrude as a reward of sorts for our kids. They wanted a pet for the entirety of their speaking lives, but we committed to getting them one under certain conditions.

I’ve introduced you to the important people in my life, my daughter, my mother, my brother, his wife and children, and, of course, G and his family. In the process of sharing my favorite recipes, I have inevitably welcomed you into my home. But, my friends, you haven’t met my whole family until you’ve met Benny.

After learning about how to pick cat food for your special feline, be sure to read to the bottom for the sweepstakes. Nowadays there are so many different members of the family unit. As a single mom to one little boy, it’s very special having our pets around to complete the family.

As many of you know, there has been a lot going on at my house recently! My daughter and my grandchildren have come to live with me so that my daughter can finish her degree in elementary education and become a teacher like her mom! Needless to say, I am very proud and happy to help make that dream come true

Our cats are our children. We don't have any human kids, so our fur babies are our kids. We LOVE them SO much.

Furry Friend Sweepstakes on BlogHer runs from 11/9/2016 through 12/31/2016 and is only open to individuals who, at the time of entry deadline, are legal residents of the United States and are 18 years or older. Click "here" to read the official rules. Winners will be randomly selected from all eligible entries. Good luck!